The issue of emails from Provincial Staff not being delivered to recipients seems to still be an ongoing issue. Please ensure that you check your junk mail folder regularly, especially if you are waiting on something from a staff member. If you do find an email in the junk folder, mark the email address as "safe." Unfortunately, this is something we have no control over. Similarly, if you have sent an email to a staff and days have passed with no response, please give us a call to ensure your message was received!
For the upcoming 4-H year we are strongly encouraging our leaders and members to stay up to date with news and events by checking out the monthly newsletter and visiting the *newly updated* website regularly. This is in an effort to streamline information and ensure that information is easy to find for everyone.The website should be your first stop for info! That being said - there are things that we occasionally post to our Provincial Facebook page that may not be duplicated on the website, such as Club Reports. Leaders and Members will still be able to see these posts, regardless of if they have a Facebook account, by clicking the link we provide in this newsletter. So please do not disregard future information that is connected to Facebook - you can still access it if you please!
The Provincial Office is open by appointment only.
Please call or email the office or the Staff member you are looking to meet with at least one day prior to the date you would like to meet.
December 17 - Fundraiser funds due to the Provincial Office
December 17 - Last Day for Regions to submit Provincial fees/insur. to the Prov. Office
** Two new additions have been made to the Provincial website to help keep members and leaders informed: "Latest News & Quick Links" for the MOST current events or fast approaching deadlines; and "Dates and Deadlines" has a new format that will be updated regularly!
The Fundraiser officially begins today, October 15, and runs until November 3. Your Club's Fundraising Coordinator should have provided you with a coloured poster to help you with sales. This poster can also be found on our Provincial Facebook page for sharing purposes. To download your own PDF copy (which includes page 2 - "A Note to Members") click the link below.
The form is now live on the website and can be submitted at any time. This year the Volunteer Leader Form, Code of Conduct and Covid Waiver are all connected, so you will only be required to hit submit once.
If you are due to provide an updated Police Record Check to the Provincial Office you should have been contacted in August. Please remember that you will be required to have a letter from the Provincial Office in order to obtain your PRC. That letter is only valid for two weeks.
New Volunteer Leader Registration
If you are a new volunteer leader with the 4-H program this year you can submit your form online at any time. Your submission will include a New Volunteer Leader form, a Code of Conduct and the Covid-19 Waiver. In addition there are a few other steps you must complete. A complete list of requirements can be found here.
Youth Safety Training
Any volunteer leader wishing to achieve "Trained Leader" status must complete Youth Safety Training. Sign up here.
The PEI 4-H Council is very pleased to be planning two Leader Appreciation Events this year. The first will be held on the Western end of the Island in November. This event is Free! Preregistration required. Sign up today!
Club Executive books have been updated this year and they have been, or soon will be, distributed to your Club. We are open to any feedback members, leaders or parents have about the books for future years.
4-H Canada andFarm Credit Canada (FCC)are pleased to provide a new year of the FCC 4-H Club Fund for 2021-2022. These funds are available to all 4-H clubs, districts, and regions across Canada.
The support from the Club Fund can go towards developing existing programs, covering the costs associated with local events and exchanges, supporting volunteers, or purchasing various resource materials. Together with FCC, we are supporting the development of responsible, caring, and contributing youth leaders across Canada.
4-H Canada has launched The 2021 Show Your 4-H Colours t-shirt campaign! T-shirts retail for $20 and $4 from each shirt sold is directed to the 4-H organization in the province of purchase.
This year's limited edition t-shirt is the perfect way to wear green on November 3rd and support 4-H youth in our Province.
All orders get FREE shipping (thanks to AdFarm). Don't miss out on your chance to show off your green on November 3rd. Bulk order discounts will be automatically applied at the check out.
